If you weren't aware, Leica released this past Wednesday
Firmware v1.174 for M9/M9-P cameras.
This update is specifically a bug fix release and pertains to the SD card issue (see
here,
here and
here):
Quote:
1. Bug fixes:
Leica Camera has become aware of customers experiencing compatibility issues related to select types of new memory cards when used in the Leica M9. This Firmware 1.174 fixes a bug that led to the faulty behaviour. Generally Leica recommends to use SD / SDHC Cards from San Disk. Until further notice, the following SD-Cards are still not recommended to use, because some misbehaviour occurred in the test phasis.
- San Disk Extreme Pro SDHC I UHS-1 (all card sizes)
- San Disk Extreme HD Video SDHC I (all card sizes)
I never had any problems with my older cards, nor my new San Disk
Extreme 8GB and 16GB SDHC cards. I installed the update just the same... Usual procedure, no surprises - worked perfectly. I think.
I have to wonder though. If you have multiple cameras and share SD cards, obviously that's unavoidable and in fact, smart. I can also understand "future proofing" as much as possible - I did the same when I went for my "Extreme" cards. But using the latest cards in a camera that at best hits 3fps let alone video... No reason it shouldn't work if standards are followed by all parties, etc. But if problems do arise, should this be a surprise to anyone? I'm going to go with "no."
Anyway, firmware's out for those that are having problems. I can't say if it fixed any of them, but the install otherwise went just fine.